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Webster 1913 Edition


Molybdous

Mo-lyb′dous

,
Adj.
[See
Molybdena
.]
Of, pertaining to, or containing, molybdenum; specif., designating those compounds in which molybdenum has a lower valence as contrasted with
molybdic
compounds.

Definition 2024


molybdous

molybdous

English

Adjective

molybdous (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or containing molybdenum; specifically designating those compounds in which molybdenum has a lower valence as contrasted with molybdic compounds.